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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bralynn Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bralynn Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osama Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
A big right from Bin Laden misses.
Bin Laden misses with the combination.
Jenkins clinches.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bin Laden is defending well for now.
Bin Laden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Laden. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Laden scores with a three punch combo!
Bin Laden avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Laden, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins successfully pulls guard.
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bin Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bin Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin Laden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Bin Laden is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins trying to strike off his back.
Bin Laden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Bin Laden from controlling successfully.
Bin Laden postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Bin Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bin Laden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin Laden misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Bin Laden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bin Laden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bin Laden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Bin Laden.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bin Laden misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bin Laden is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Bin Laden circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin Laden looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Bin Laden counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bralynn Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Laden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Bin Laden works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Osama Bin Laden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Laden.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bin Laden tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bin Laden to the ground. Bin Laden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bin Laden swinging wildly here.
Bin Laden misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bin Laden lands a body shot.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Laden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Bin Laden is trying to stall.
Bin Laden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Bin Laden. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Bin Laden lands a nice looking body shot.
Bin Laden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Bin Laden.
Bin Laden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jenkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Bin Laden fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Bin Laden lands with a right to the head.
Bin Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bralynn Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bin Laden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bin Laden to keep the fight standing.
Jenkins has Bin Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bin Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins keeps control of Bin Laden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bin Laden fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bin Laden fails to land.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bin Laden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Bin Laden throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Bin Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bin Laden looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Laden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bin Laden as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bin Laden to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bin Laden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Bin Laden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bin Laden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bin Laden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin Laden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins tries to counter with a takedown but Bin Laden is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Laden. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Laden throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Laden misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Bin Laden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bin Laden continues to drive forward.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Bin Laden throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bin Laden tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bin Laden to the ground. Bin Laden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Bin Laden moves out of range.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bin Laden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Bin Laden breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Bin Laden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Laden.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bin Laden is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bin Laden is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bin Laden avoid being mounted?
Bin Laden works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bin Laden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Bin Laden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jenkins uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here.
Bin Laden wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
You can see the frustration on Bin Laden's face as Jenkins controls the position.
Bin Laden is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Laden is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden sneaks back into half guard.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Bin Laden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bin Laden is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bin Laden avoid being mounted?
Bin Laden actively working from the bottom here.
Bin Laden is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the pace.
Bin Laden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bin Laden trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Bin Laden defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bin Laden misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin Laden misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Bin Laden manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Laden.
Jenkins letting Bin Laden take a breather here.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Bin Laden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bralynn Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bin Laden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bin Laden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bralynn Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osama Bin Laden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bralynn Jenkins.
I think Bin Laden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin Laden!
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energy
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